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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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